30 September 2022 - 0 Comments

Northland Alt rockers Old Salts have released their debut EP Stories Told By The Sea. The release features four tracks including the new single Casual Smoker and is loaded with three previously released singles… the angst filled rock anthem Itchy Feet, Stories Told By The Sea a moody ballad, and their debut release Take a Breather which also has a Music Video.

Listen to Stories Told By The Sea EP

“Citing influences such as Primus and Them Crooked Vultures, you can definitely hear this in the way the song, not only sounds but how it is written and arranged. It is raw. It is real.” - Ben Ruegg from Muzic.net.nz (Review of Take a Breather)

Also released today, Casual Smoker is the fourth and final track to complete the Old Salts debut EP Stories Told By The Sea. Musically Casual Smoker is reminiscent of Barry Manilow meets RHCP. The quirkiness is prominent in the lyrics, musicianship and the mix itself. Casual Smoker features a unique Caribbean twist with a Steelpan instrumental and percussion.

Listen to Casual Smoker

Casual Smoker is a scene which any Kiwi bar goer would have seen play out in front of them… the tale of a persistent punter trying to woo a love interest using exaggerated truths such as…

“A no brainer for the scoundrel, to say that he’s a dolphin trainer for the council”...

“During a time when live performances were either restricted or shrouded in uncertainty we decided to put our energy into writing and recording music. We wanted to celebrate each work by releasing them individually and as an EP which also gave the creative opportunity for each song to have its own artwork.”

- Scott Brown, lead guitarist and increasingly infrequent recreational fisherman

Each song brings its own vibe to the EP while still falling within the parameters of alt rock. From serious to satire, moody rock ballads to angsty rock anthems – it's a four-flavour taster pack which packs a punch. To celebrate, Old Salts are releasing a limited run of promotional beer coasters which conveniently also function as a coaster for the majority of other beverage receptacles. These will be equipped with QR codes linked to the EP and distributed in gorilla style to establishments where refreshments of any sort are consumed, saving drink rings on tables on sip at a time.

“I think ‘Take a Breather’ is refreshing. It’s a song you can drink to. A true crate day anthem.” - Straker Jackson, Geologist.

Alt rockers Old Salts hail from the shores of Bream Bay, Northland.

An "old salt" is defined as an old sailor or mariner who tells oral history and sea stories. While these boys don’t claim to be old salty sea dogs they all love spinning a yarn and share a connection with the ocean whether it's surfing, fishing or diving. They are brought together with a passion for playing music and want to create something a bit different. Old Salts are made up of members John Buckle (Lead Vocals / Guitar) Scott Brown ( Lead Guitar / BV) Marcus Jones (Bass / BV) Lucas Hargreaves (Drums / BV)

“They are actually pretty good!” - Olly Buckle

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